三從四德

Chinese

three obediences of a woman, i.e. to her father, husband, and to her sons when widowed the "four womanly virtues"
trad. (三從四德) 三從 四德
simp. (三从四德) 三从 四德

Pronunciation


Idiom

三從四德

  1. the Three Obediences and Four Virtues (traditional Chinese social and familial code of conduct on womanhood)
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